The delegation, led by Ambassador Joao Cravinho, expressed hope that there would be more cooperation between India and EU in promotion of capital investment in Tamil Nadu in Tourism and Industry, an official release here said.

Rosaiah told the EU delegation that Tamil Nadu was a "front ranking state" and an industrial hub with quality higher educational institutions."

"The Governor said that this meeting will further strengthen the relations between the European Union and India particularly with Tamil Nadu," it said.